Makalu Base Camp Trek

We explore Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage sites using our private van. Our journey begins with a visit to the Buddhist stupa, Swayambhunath, famously known as the Monkey Temple. From its summit, you can enjoy a wide-ranging view of Kathmandu city. Next, we proceed to the Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, and later, we visit another Buddhist stupa, Boudhanath. Boudhanath offers a variety of dining options to satisfy your culinary cravings.

Our journey begins with an early morning flight to Tumlingtar, filled with excitement and adventure on our minds. During the flight, we savor the stunning vistas of Nepal's mountains, hills, and rivers. Upon reaching Tumlingtar, we take a brief rest for an hour or two. Following that, we embark on a drive to the village of Num, surrounded by lush greenery. From Num, we catch a glimpse of the Himalayas in the distance. We spend the night at a lodge in Num.

We begin by crossing a wooden bridge over the Barun River, marking our entry into the Makalu Barun Conservation Area. Our guide will handle all the necessary permits for the trek. We hike through thick forests filled with juniper and rhododendron, passing by a few villages, until we reach Seduwa. We spend the night at a lodge in Seduwa.

We trek alongside Isuwa Khola and Kusuwa Khola, with a wooden bridge over Isuwa Khola in our path. We pass through a series of tiny villages and forests. After a few hours of hiking and crossing the bridge, we arrive at the Sherpa village of Tashigaon. The view of the Himalayas from Tashigaon is truly breathtaking. We spend the night at a lodge in Tashigaon.

We may have a tough day today as we walk on steep trails on our way to Khongma Danda. We climb stone stairs and come across few lakes and fields filled with yaks, blue sheep, and other Himalayan cattle grazing in the field. Upon reaching Unshisa, we enter Makalu Barun National Park. After 7 hours of trek, we reach Khongma Danda. Overnight at a lodge in Khongma Danda.

In order to get used to the high altitude, we pause our trekking for a day. We can explore nearby Buddhist monasteries and engage with the local Sherpa community to gain insight into their culture and lifestyle. We spend the night at a lodge in Khongma Danda.

Today will be a challenging day for us as we need to cross four mountain passes to reach Dobate. We begin by ascending over Kauma La Pass (3603m), then continue to Keke La Pass (4127m). Moving onward, we climb up to Shipton La Pass (4170m), where we encounter the beautiful Kalo Pokhari Lake. Afterward, we hike for a couple of hours and cross Tutu La Pass (4080m) before finally reaching Dobate. From Dobate, we enjoy the stunning vistas of Chamlang (7319m), Peak 6 (6524m), Peak 7 (6758m), and other Himalayan peaks. We spend the night at a lodge in Dobate.

Hiking through thick rhododendron woods, we traverse the Barun River and continue our trek towards Yangri Kharka. Along the path, we might encounter yaks grazing in the meadows. Yaks are the primary mode of transportation in these areas. After trekking for 7 hours, we arrive at Yangri Kharka. We spend the night at a lodge in Yangri Kharka.

We hike through the vibrant Himalayan woods and cross a pair of wooden bridges spanning little streams, ultimately reaching Merek. Following the captivating sight of the Himalayan peaks, we press on, walking across moraines and passing tiny Himalayan communities to reach Langmale Kharka. We spend the night at a lodge in Langmale Kharka.

Ascending a steep path along the Barun Nadi, we hike through icy glaciers and ridges to arrive at Shershong. Along the way to the base camp, we delight in the splendor of Mt. Makalu (8481m). After an additional hour or two of trekking, we eventually reach Makalu Base Camp. The view of the Himalayas from the base camp is truly awe-inspiring. We spend the night at a lodge in Makalu Base Camp.

Today, we venture around the area near Makalu Base Camp, enjoying a magnificent view of Makalu from its southern side, along with glimpses of Everest (8848m), Lhotse (8516m), and other eastern Nepalese Himalayas. We savor the beauty of the nearby glaciers and glacial lakes. There's also an option for a short hike up to Barun Glacier or a side trip to the serene Barun Pokhari. We spend the night at a lodge in Makalu Base Camp.

Following our triumphant trek to Makalu Base Camp, we say goodbye to the base camp and make our way down to Yangri Kharka. We hike through less dense woods along rocky paths, passing by the small communities of Shershong, Langmale Kharka, and Merek as we head towards Yangri Kharka. We spend the night at a lodge in Yangri Kharka.

Hiking alongside the meandering Barun River, we traverse alpine woodlands, rugged ridges, and several small streams before ultimately reaching Dobate. As we descend to Dobate, we take in the natural beauty surrounding us. Along the way, we might encounter yaks, snow pigeons, and blue sheep. We spend the night at a lodge in Dobate.

Today, we depart from Dobate heading towards Khongma Danda. We hike through forests filled with rhododendron, juniper, and fir trees, reaching Mumbuk. From Mumbuk, we traverse Tutu La Pass (4080m), Shipton La Pass (4170m), Keke La Pass (4127m), and Kauma La Pass (3603m) before finally arriving at Khongma Danda after 7 hours of trekking. We spend the night at a lodge in Khongma Danda.

We hike through thick woods and cross several lakes on our return journey to Tashigaon. Following steep and rocky paths, we leave Makalu Barun National Park and trek for 5 hours to reach the charming Sherpa village of Tashigaon. We spend the night at a lodge in Tashigaon.

Hiking alongside little streams, we journey through remote valleys along the Barun River, passing through tiny communities. Our trek continues with Isuwa Khola on one side and Hingsa Khola on the other, leading us to Seduwa after 4 hours of hiking. We traverse numerous thick rhododendron and bamboo forests and cross the Arun River, marking our exit from the Makalu Barun Conservation Area. En route to Num, we pass by a small Sherpa village. Finally, after a couple of hours of trekking, we arrive at the Sherpa village of Num. We spend the night at a lodge in Num.

Today marks the final day of our journey. We enjoy the pleasure of trekking while savoring the splendid view of Mt. Makalu (8481m) one last time before arriving in Tumlingtar. Following a 5-6 hour drive, we reach Tumlingtar. We spend the night at a lodge in Tumlingtar.

Following a rewarding trek, we take a scenic flight back to the capital, relishing the stunning mountain views from above. You have the freedom to enjoy your leisure time as you wish. We spend the  hotel/lodge/ 3 star hotel in Kathmandu.